Anonymous
02/15/2013 16:12
Subject: Why does Netflix suck so bad now?
Some of their deals with studios and other distributors have expired, so they don't offer as much as they used to. They did just strike a deal with Disney, but that won't go into effect for a few years.
Anonymous
02/15/2013 16:11
Subject: Why does Netflix suck so bad now?
For kids, Netflix is wonderful. Especially now that they have that deal with Disney. For adults, as long as you don't watch much TV in real-time or ever see movies (that's me), the options are great.
Anonymous
02/15/2013 16:10
Subject: Why does Netflix suck so bad now?
Redbox
Vudu
Vudu
Anonymous
02/15/2013 14:53
Subject: Why does Netflix suck so bad now?
I was upset that Downtown Abbey season 3 and all seasons after will be Amazon exclusive.
Anonymous
02/15/2013 14:50
Subject: Why does Netflix suck so bad now?
Anonymous wrote:I am always surprised to see that instant is so popular. DH and I can never find anything very interesting. Seems old or just bad...sort og the equivalent of free Kindle books. We get it for the kids only. We get a DVD for ourselves..don't seem to have long waits and are pretty happy with it. I would ditch the instant if we didn't have kids.
It's actually quite good for catching up on TV series. Grownup ones!
I agree, though, that netflix offerings for movies is lame.
Anonymous
02/15/2013 14:46
Subject: Why does Netflix suck so bad now?
I am always surprised to see that instant is so popular. DH and I can never find anything very interesting. Seems old or just bad...sort og the equivalent of free Kindle books. We get it for the kids only. We get a DVD for ourselves..don't seem to have long waits and are pretty happy with it. I would ditch the instant if we didn't have kids.
Anonymous
02/15/2013 14:37
Subject: Re:Why does Netflix suck so bad now?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:They dealt with a lot of lawsuits over the last couple years. Not to mention the hordes of customers they lost due to throttling, lousy streaming options when there are better options elsewhere, splitting their DVD-by-mail service from their streaming service, etc. Might be affecting their ability to function the way they used to.
Amazon prime streaming is not much better, btw. And Netflix does have the advantage of the Wii connection that amazon hasn't added yet. (Anyone in the know here? Are they ever going to offer a Wii interface?)
+10000
Sadly, I've had to resort to "unconventional" ways to get movies I want to see.
Do tell!
Anonymous
02/15/2013 14:36
Subject: Re:Why does Netflix suck so bad now?
Anonymous wrote:They dealt with a lot of lawsuits over the last couple years. Not to mention the hordes of customers they lost due to throttling, lousy streaming options when there are better options elsewhere, splitting their DVD-by-mail service from their streaming service, etc. Might be affecting their ability to function the way they used to.
Amazon prime streaming is not much better, btw. And Netflix does have the advantage of the Wii connection that amazon hasn't added yet. (Anyone in the know here? Are they ever going to offer a Wii interface?)
+10000
Sadly, I've had to resort to "unconventional" ways to get movies I want to see.
Anonymous
02/15/2013 14:27
Subject: Why does Netflix suck so bad now?
Anonymous wrote:Huh. We are still very happy with Netflix, both instant and mail. We also have eclectic tastes, so maybe we aren't trying to get the same super-popular movies you are and therefore aren't having to wait as long?
We have eclectic tastes too, but can't seem to get those indie movies anymore...maybe you have them all?
Anonymous
02/15/2013 14:26
Subject: Re:Why does Netflix suck so bad now?
They dealt with a lot of lawsuits over the last couple years. Not to mention the hordes of customers they lost due to throttling, lousy streaming options when there are better options elsewhere, splitting their DVD-by-mail service from their streaming service, etc. Might be affecting their ability to function the way they used to.
Amazon prime streaming is not much better, btw. And Netflix does have the advantage of the Wii connection that amazon hasn't added yet. (Anyone in the know here? Are they ever going to offer a Wii interface?)
Amazon prime streaming is not much better, btw. And Netflix does have the advantage of the Wii connection that amazon hasn't added yet. (Anyone in the know here? Are they ever going to offer a Wii interface?)
Anonymous
02/15/2013 14:26
Subject: Why does Netflix suck so bad now?
Anonymous wrote:I think the mail version is passe. You need to go to the instant streaming. It's the bomb.
NP here. But the choices are terrible. How are the prime choices? Should I switch?
Anonymous
02/15/2013 14:23
Subject: Why does Netflix suck so bad now?
I think the mail version is passe. You need to go to the instant streaming. It's the bomb.
Anonymous
02/15/2013 14:22
Subject: Why does Netflix suck so bad now?
Huh. We are still very happy with Netflix, both instant and mail. We also have eclectic tastes, so maybe we aren't trying to get the same super-popular movies you are and therefore aren't having to wait as long?
Anonymous
02/15/2013 14:20
Subject: Why does Netflix suck so bad now?
Amazon prime streaming? I have it but havent set it up yet, so I dont know myself.
Anonymous
02/15/2013 14:13
Subject: Why does Netflix suck so bad now?
We have the regular Netflix service (get the three videos at a time). It seems like they never have anything except the most lamestream movies anymore, and even those are always "Very Long Wait." Everything in our Saved queue has been there for the last 18 months. What has happened to this service? I would blame it on their streaming video, but friends who have that say it's just as bad. What gives? Is there a new, better technology?